Richard Swain Headley
June 17, 1927 - January 31, 2008
As a licensed Sea Captain, accomplished artist, avid collector and astute businessman, Richard was a true Renaissance man who was able to pursue his many interests throughout his life with the support and encouragement of his loving wife, Loretta. He
incorporated his many talents and passions into numerous successful entrepreneurial endeavors, including exciting seafaring adventures aboard his two masted schooner The Swift of Ipswich.
Drawn to all things historical, he was particularly fascinated with American History, the Civil War and the American Whaling era.
A remarkable man who always marched to the beat of his own drummer, Richard lived a uniquely exciting and fulfilled life, loved and respected by all who knew him. "True to Friend and Foe"
